MOJO picks the best albums from Ian Anderson’s prog folk troupe. 10. The Zealot Gene 9. A Passion Play 8. Crest Of A Knave 7.

A look at how and why Jethro Tull developed from yet another british blues band to one of the most idoiosyncratic and beloved bands of their generation.

Martin Barre, 77, was lead guitarist of Jethro Tull from 1968 to 2011, selling more than 60 million albums. Seven singles and 25 albums (including their 1969 Number 1 Stand Up) reached the UK Top 40.